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It was basically a repeat of his performance on Wednesday: a bright attacking spark who can whip a delicious ball into the box. I fully expect to see him start on Thursday.

I always look forward to matchday and I do enjoy seeing us line up in those Black and White stripes and play a game of football. Pride and passion certainly have something to do with it. The level of enjoyment I actually get from watching a game does, of course, depend on our performance. If we lose/draw but had put in a good performance then I can say I enjoyed that game and I would applaud the players for their efforts (such as Wednesday night against Man U); if we win but the performance was dogshit, then questions/issues do get (rightly) asked but I can usually live with it, especially if we see an improvement in our play subsequent weeks/games. Then there's the simple ones: if we're losing but are losing horribly, I mentally switch off; if we win and are winning brilliantly then fantastic days await.

Score draw.

Probably took him off as a precaution. Looked like he was moving fine when he came off [/optimism]

So aye, we were shite and we definitelt got away with that. Let's just leave it at that.

get a f***ing grip. Oh no you're right, we've been brilliant today, totally not deserving of being behind, and tavs is world class like bags of potential future england player for sure and loads of prem experience, and anita totally wasn't a versatile title winning player last season. You can get a f***ing grip. :lol: If you're blaming this performance, and the many documented problems of this team squarely on the shoulders of James Tavernier (who by the way, had a fantastic game at Old Trafford in midweek to show off the excellent potential that he has) then I strongly advise you seek help. I'm not though, I'm just saying it's a f***ing horrible decision to bring on him when we have anita who can play there and who is miles better. You described Tavernier as League 1 at best. But I am not blaming him for the whole performance of the team today. But you seem to be writing him off already.

Looks like it.

Meh.

He's really trying his best to get sacked isn't he?

Bigi and Tiote in the middle? Reading are going to get fucked up

If it's wisdom teeth then it is somewhat understandable - they are a right f***er. Too much pain.

A "mouth infection" is the official line. Btw, there's no way I would question Cabaye's commitment/dedication to the cause.

Finally, a goal for Parky!

Now that is epic.

There was me thinking he was going to skin 5 players and dink it over the keeper. He nearly did it yesterday night tbf.

Williamson is going to score his first NUFC goal on Saturday from...you guessed it a set piece

Not much to read there though.

Fucking hell, the man's a cretin. He's really starting to show how out of his depth he really is. Boohoo Brendan, boohoo.

Woah, 8 years?! Yeah, I'd say I'm pretty satisfied with us tying him down on a long term contract but 8 years is a bit crazy like! Still though, may the next 8 years be prosperous and enjoyable

Another bright performance from the lad. Really want to see more of him in the first team but I guess the question is where would he fit in? LB is already taken by Santon (who I do want to see there in the long term if I'm being honest) so I guess left wing is the place up for grabs. Jonas was brilliant on the wing in the past but nowadays, he's simply not effective there so a toss up between Marveaux and Fergie is on the cards then...

One weird thing about him tonight was that he cut inside quite a lot instead of getting at the fullback. Thought his set pieces were decent (purely because they beat the first man ) Still think we've got a good player on our hands mind. There's no way I'm writing him off.

Well I got it half right.

I'll give him one thing, he certainly tries his best but unfortunately his best wasn't good enough tonight.

Another frustrating performance from him once again. He just wouldn't run at his man, Tavernier/Perch were more threatening offensively than him. And on the occasions when he did run at his man, he just dawdled with the ball. His footballing mental capacity is virtually non-existent.

Brilliant, didn't stop singing.